Peak Dancers artists Elliot and Jenkins inspire next generation
Idyllwild working artists Donna Elliot and Neil Jenkins bring a unique purview to life. Both global travelers, mountain climbers and ardent hikers, this dynamic...
Hot ticket ‘Heaven on the Loose,’ a comedy by Ken Luber
“When the plot line for ‘Heaven on the Loose’ first introduced itself about five years ago, I thought it was a funny notion,” muses...
An eye for design, hard work, perseverance and seizing the moment
Idyllwild has been a seminal player in Kenny Gioeli’s career
Hard work, perseverance and recognizing opportunities others failed to see characterize Idyllwild resident Kenny Gioeli’s...
Local author pens Russo-Japanese war novel
Ron Singerton, a local resident, sets his well-researched novels in interesting historical periods — periods of systemic change and social upheaval.
With “A Cherry Blossom...
Alfred Burt’s daughter Diane takes up his tradition
For Pine Cove resident Diane Burt, music is and has always been a family business. Daughter of Alfred Shaddick Burt, whose Christmas carols are...
Gary Kuscher shapes Manzanita Cantina’s new look
“Life always gives more than it takes away,” mused Gary Kuscher with a wistful glance. Born into a family of artists, his parents both...
Plein Air competition winners announced
This past Friday kicked off a weekend full of live art in Idyllwild hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. During the Friday live...
Idy Talks speaker series features IAA junior
She sees her future teaching music to young students
Hong Kong native Ashley Leung, third-year Idyllwild Arts Academy junior music major, is the next Idy...
Rising piano star to perform in Idyllwild
Caroline Oltmanns Photo courtesy Idyllwild Arts
Caroline Oltmanns explains that her parents were unhappy with her plans to...
Retired sheriff commander Metroka pens first novel
Retired Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Commander John Metroka Jr. has always been a writer. As a child, he and his older sister Martha created...